Temperature in The Rhône-Alps in May

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in the Rhône-Alps, France this May.

The Rhône-Alps, France, a region in France, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 9°C (48°F) in Aussois to 24°C (75°F) in Saint-Just. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Saint-Just and -1°C (30°F) in Aussois.

What is the temperature of the different cities in the Rhône-Alps, France in May?

Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in the Rhône-Alps on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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See also: the Rhône-Alps weather by month.

Best Places to Visit in the Rhône-Alps in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

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The Rhône-Alps temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in the Rhône-Alps, France in May?

Expect daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in Lyon. That makes May a pleasant month for the Rhône-Alps, France.

How cold does it get at night in the Rhône-Alps, France in May?

Average overnight lows in the Rhône-Alps, France during May sit near 11°C (52°F) in Lyon.

What is the warmest city in May in the Rhône-Alps, France?

Based on our systematic data collection, Saint-Just has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 24°C (75°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 13°C (55°F).

What is the coldest city in May in the Rhône-Alps, France?

When looking through our records, we find that Aussois stands out as the coolest city in the Rhône-Alps, France for the month of May. Daytime highs average 9°C (48°F) and it cools down to about -1°C (30°F) at night.

How much sun does the Rhône-Alps, France get in May?

The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 221 hours of sunshine in Lyon. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.

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